Swearing In & Being Kitted

[MikeM]

Hello all,

I have conducted a search on the thread im making and I haven't been able to retrieve any useful information aside from a few bits and pieces. So if this is a repost, I apologize in advance.

I have just recently finished the recruiting process (last week) for the PRes as an Infanteer in the Queens own Rifles. I am just wondering, when my file comes back from Borden, what happens next? I know the unit will contact me, but after that what happens? Here a few questions that I have.  ???

Where will my swearing in take place? The Unit? Or some other place/armoury.
On my swearing in date, will I also be kitted?
If so, what kit will I receive?
When will I be notified if I have been loaded onto BMQ?
What other things happen during the swearing in day?

I think thats all of the questions I have for now  , and I realize these questions may be repetitive but I have been unable to turn anything up in the search.

Thanks in advance for your replies!

 

[Freight_Train]

Kit list can be found here:
http://army.ca/forums/threads/16011.0
Can't help yopu with the rest of your question's
Greg

 

[MikeM]

Yeah I've seen that list before.

Now is that list what I receive at BMQ, or from my unit? I am assuming the unit.

 

[G-spot]

You will probably be sworn in at Moss Park and be kitted out a couple of days later

thats what happened with me anyways.

 

[Razic]

Greetings MikeM, im MikeC, ill be on BMQ with the Queen's Own aswell this summer, should be getting sworn in this week, and I was told its most probably going to be done at Moss Park, As for Kit, im not entirely sure, but I think we'll all be getting it at swear in.  Cya there bro.

 

[Andyd513]

The kit part would depend on whether your local armouries carries uniforms/clothing I'd imagine.

I have to wait a couple weeks as we were fitted for all our kit and now we have to wait for it to be brought from another city.

 

[Blindspot]

Hey MikeM!

I joined the QOR back in '88. They brought in my Lt right after the interview and he swore me in on the spot, handed me off to a corporal, slapped an FN in my hands and marched me off to a weapons lecture. I was 16 going on 17 at the time. I still remember the awe of holding that rifle for the first time.

As for kit, I had to make an appointment and was told that it would be better to go during the afternoon when it would not be so busy. I would recommend bringing a car as hauling all that kit on the bus/subway would be a rough adventure.

I wouldn't mind hearing more about your recruitment if you'd be so kind to update, as I'd like to re-up in January. I've had the jones to get back in for awhile now and I finally have thing in order to start again.

BTW, I'm a MikeM too!  ;D

 

[space_sldr]

Is the Kit has to be return after training is over or is it something you can keep even after you resign?

 

[G-spot]

Everything you get is on loan intill you resign

 

[Operivy]

make sure you got a car, they give you alot of stuff lol

 

[MikeM]

Yeah, I've got one of those. Anything else I should know guys? You're being quite helpful!

 

[sgt_mandal]

I'v always wanted to know something (probably a stupid question but watever) ; where do you keep your C7's? at your house or unit?

 

[Razic]

They stay at the unit, I wouldnt want to bring an assault rifle, or any firearm for that matter, home in any case.

 

[D-n-A]

I'v always wanted to know something (probably a stupid question but watever) ; where do you keep your C7's? at your house or unit?

Woah, no, all weapons stay locked up at your unit.

In a european country, forget which one, Sweden? Swissland? The reserves there keep their weapons at home along with a few magazines and ammo. Reason being, so that if they get invaded, there ready to go.

 

[sgt_mandal]

Cool, thanks

 

[Northern Touch]

Razic and Mike M, I'm being sworn in and kitted with the Lorne Scots on thursday so I'll probably see both of you at BMQ aswell.

Shoot me a PM if you want.